Penny Lane

by The Beatles
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Lyrics

Pen ny (C)Lane there is a (Am)bar ber show ing (Dm)pho to graphs of ev ’ry (C)head he’s had the (Am)pleas ure to a (Cm7)know.

And all the peo ple that come and go

stop and (G7)say hel lo.

On the (C)cor ner is a (Am)bank er with a (Dm)mo tor car; the lit tle (C)chil dren laugh at (Am)him be hind his (Cm7)back.

And And the bank er nev er wears a mac

in the (Gsus)pour ing rain,

(F)ver y strange!

Pen ny (Bb)Lane is in my ears and in my eyes,

(Bb)wet be neath the blue sub ur ban skies I sit.

And (G)mean while back in Pen ny (C)Lane there is a (Am)fire man with an (Dm)hour glass.

And in his (C)pock et is a (Am)por trait of the (Cm7)Queen.

He likes to keep his fire en gine clean;

it’s a (Gsus)clean ma chine!

Pen ny (Bb)Lane is in my ears and in my eyes;

full of fish and fin ger pies in sum mer.

(G)Mean while back be hind the (G)mean while back...

Pen ny (C)Lane is in my ears and in my eyes,

(C)there be neath the blue sub ur ban skies.

Pen ny Lane.

Penny Lane β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Penny Lane" by The Beatles: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œPenny Lane”

What key is "Penny Lane" by The Beatles played in?
Penny Lane is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Penny Lane"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Penny Lane" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Penny Lane"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Penny Lane"?
"Penny Lane" was originally performed by The Beatles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Beatles can I play here?
Try "DAY TRIPPER", "PLEASE MR. POSTMAN", "SHE'S LEAVING HOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Penny Lane" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Penny Lane" by The Beatles. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Penny Lane" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Penny Lane" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.